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How to Replace V Belts on LiftMaster Operators

Friday, December 4th, 2020 at 6:39 pm by Dan Musick

In this video, we demonstrate how to replace v-belts on LiftMaster operators.

There is a safe and easy way to replace operator V-Belts.

For safety, unplug the power to the operator. Wedge a large screwdriver between the belt and the pulley.…

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LiftMaster Model J Drive Components

Friday, November 6th, 2020 at 6:46 pm by Dan Musick

One of the more common LiftMaster operators is the jackshaft operator. The operator transfers energy as torque power from the motor to the counterbalance shaft in order to open a sectional overhead door. When the counterbalance shaft turns, it opens or closes the door.…

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How to Replace a LiftMaster Logic 5 Control Board

Friday, October 30th, 2020 at 4:35 pm by Dan Musick

The logic board acts as the brain of the opener, telling it when to open and shut the garage door. In this video, we show you how to replace a LiftMaster logic 5 control board.

Simple Instructions for How to Replace a LiftMaster Logic 5 Control Board
  1. Check to assure you ordered the correct logic board.


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Troubleshooting LiftMaster Operator Error Codes

Friday, October 23rd, 2020 at 4:57 pm by Dan Musick

Engineers at the Chamberlain Group have designed their LiftMaster operators with error codes that reduce the time required to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Operator product manuals cover a variety of error codes. In this video, we cover the four major problems that occur in an estimated 80% of operator failures.…

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Troubleshooting Photo Eyes on a LiftMaster Operator

Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 5:36 pm by Dan Musick

Photo eyes keep garage doors from injuring people. They detect objects that would obstruct the door as it closes. However, a malfunctioning photo eye may keep the door from closing at all.

Often when a garage door will open but not close, the cause is a misaligned eye or a broken wire.…

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LiftMaster Logic 5 Voltages

Friday, September 25th, 2020 at 3:36 pm by Dan Musick

In most commercial operators sold in the last century, there were two voltages: the incoming line voltage, and the lower secondary voltage from the transformer. This was usually 24-28 volts with alternating current. On rainy days in my early years, this lower voltage would often produce a noticeable shock.…

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Setting Voltages on Single Phase LiftMaster Operators

Friday, September 18th, 2020 at 6:21 pm by Dan Musick

Installers and salesmen order sectional door operators to match the operator voltages to the voltages in the buildings. Sometimes salesmen order operators with the wrong voltage, and then need to change the operator voltage. This can be done by changing the wires at the motor, as long as the building voltage is 110 or 220 volts.…

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Functions of a LiftMaster Logic 5 Control Board

Friday, September 11th, 2020 at 2:09 pm by Dan Musick

Four-wire motors

When I first got into the door business, the most common wiring for a 110-volt circuit consisted of a four-wire motor and two power leads. The two power leads ran straight to the motor. The other wires from the motor could go to either power lead.…

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Counter and Timer Modification for LiftMaster Operators

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 4:10 pm by Dan Musick

In order to test the cycle life of different spring systems, we designed a Counter and Timer Modification for LiftMaster Operators. This modification allows the operator to close immediately after opening and to open immediately after closing. As a result, we can run the operator nonstop for days at a time so that a 10,000 cycle test can be completed in just a few days.…

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Limit Switches

Friday, August 28th, 2020 at 5:02 pm by Dan Musick

Garage door opener limit switches electrically limit the door travel as it opens and closes. These switches “tell” the opener or operator when to stop. In this video, we explain how LiftMaster limit switches work, and how to adjust them.

How they work

LiftMaster uses a common system of nuts on a shaft to limit the movement of garage doors.…

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